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Masat Family History

Masat Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mast, Maat, Magat, Masar, Basa, Masse, Most, Maser, Last, Maras

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Where is the Masat family from?

You can see how Masat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Masat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Masat families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Masat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Masat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masat. 100% of Masat men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Masat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Masat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Masat. For the veterans among your Masat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masat lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Masat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Masat in 1961 was 57, and 78 in 2000.

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